Rice Varieties “Kirti ” and “Madhura “, developed by Mavanji Pawar, an innovative tribal farmer from Jawhar, Palghar District of Maharashtra, have been recognised and registered under Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmer’s…

The 103rd Birth Anniversary of our Founder, Dr. Manibhai Desai was observed as a day of fond remembrance, immense admiration, gratitude, pride and inspiration. While many have had the privilege of working with Dr. Manibhai Desai, there are others who have never…

“Namaste from France” set the tone of the process of consolidation of the more than four decades-old BAIF-INRAE association. This cordial expression by Philippe Mauguin, CEO, National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAE), Paris France, who along with his…

Apr. 07, 2023 : The joy and pride of the villagers of Gavandapada, Nyahale Budruk Gram Panchayat in Jawhar block, Palghar district of Maharashtra was evident. Mr. Ravindra Chavan, Hon. Cabinet Minister – Public Works, Food, Civil Supplies…

Mar. 29, 2023 : The joint invention by BAIF and Sankalp Medi-Education Society has fetched intellectual property patent rights from the Government of India for a period of 20 years.  These include exclusive rights for the inventions “Method and System for production…

Mar. 24-26, 2023 : Farmer beneficiaries of the innovative Livestock Development programme of BAIF Maharashtra achieved a hat trick of sorts when they won four prizes at the three-day Shirdi Maha Pashudhan Expo organised by the Department of Animal…

Mar. 25, 2023 : To promote better livelihoods for dairy farmers of Vidisha district of Madhya Pradesh through adoption of advanced sorted semen technology, BAIF Madhya Pradesh organized a calf rally at Parasi Khurd village on March 25, 2023 under the project…

Mar. 23, 2023 : In alignment with the universally adopted theme “Embrace Equity” for International Women’s Day this year, “Balance for better”, the catchword of the pan-BAIF celebration held on March 23 at its Head Office in Pune, struck a balance between women contributors in the field…

Mar. 06, 2023 : Shri. Giriraj Singh, Hon. Union Minister, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Government of India, visited a cactus demonstration site in Wardha, Maharashtra.  Spineless cactus as a xerophytic plant, has tremendous potential. However, it…

Feb. 26-27, 2023 : BAIF Uttar Pradesh participated in the farmers’ fair organised at the Rani Laxmibai Central Agricultural University at Jhansi on February 26-27, 2023. Sri. Surya Pratap Shahi, Cabinet Minister for Agriculture…

Feb. 26, 2023 : The Chondha Gram Panchayat, Community Hall and Girls hostel was formally inaugurated by Shri .Kunvarji Halpati, Hon. Minister of State, Tribal Development, Labour and Employment and Rural Development, Government…

Feb. 26, 2023 : Unique, flavoured millet-based food preparations, knowledge session on millet crops and their role in nutrition and food security against the background of climate change, interactions with the tribal farmers and seed-savers were some of the key takeaways for…

Feb. 24, 2023 : With a view to encourage dairy farmers in Bundelkhand region to raise milch breeds for better milk yield and profitability, BAIF organised a calf rally and competition of milking animals at Naadin Kurmiyan village in Chitrakoot district of Uttar Pradesh. The events…

Feb. 23, 2023 : The Integrated Livestock Development Programme for Hill Areas in Uttarakhand across 11 districts was launched in the presence of Shri. Ajay Bhatt, Hon. Minister of State for Defence and Tourism, Government of India, Shri. Saurabh Bahugana, Hon. Animal Husbandry Minister, Government of Uttarakhand…

Feb. 07, 2022: BAIF Pune Head Office organised a Blood Donation drive in association with Janakalyan Blood Bank with the active participation of 109 volunteers from BAIF staff at the head office coming forward to donate blood of which, 83 qualified for donating blood for saving precious lives…

Jan. 28, 2022: For the third consecutive year, BAIF Livelihoods, Madhya Pradesh, received the “Best Project Implementation Agency (PIA) Award for successful implementation of the tribal development (wadi) programme being implemented in 36 villages of Satna…

Jan. 28, 2022: Outstanding Artificial Insemination Technicians (AITs) and Dairy farmers associated with the dairy development programme of BAIF across Maharashtra were felicitated by BAIF Maharashtra, in Osmanabad (Dharashiv). AITs from Osmanabad, Latur…

Jan. 26, 2022: The 74th Republic Day was celebrated by BAIF Head Office in Pune and all other locations in 13 states with pride, enthusiasm and joy. The national flag was hoisted by Mr. Bharat Kakade, President and Managing Trustee of BAIF at the BAIF Head…

A three-day workshop on “Application of Genomics in Animal Breeding and Health” was held from January 23 to 25, 2023 under Phase II of the Enhanced Genetics Project sponsored by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in Pune. The Workshop was organized by Department…

BAIF has been engaged in breed improvement programme since the last 55 years, right from piloting and providing breeding services at the doorsteps of farmers to extending the programme across the country through various government…

Milubhai Thakrya, Senior Programme Operator, BAIF, Kaprada, has been associated with the Gujarat Tribal Development Programme in general since last 27 years and holistic village development programme in particular. Milubhai was felicitated…

Jan. 13, 2022: “Biomass needs to be seen as a resource as it can provide socio-economic benefits to the farming communities”, stated Mr. Dinesh Jagdale, Joint Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India,…

Jan. 06, 2022: Gopal Rana, an unassuming Livestock Technician from the aspirational district of Balangir in Odisha, has a tag to his name now. He is the Best AI Technician in the country, having been awarded the Gopal Ratna Award..

Dec. 13, 2022: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by BAIF/BAIF Livelihoods, Tata Motors and MGNREGA Department, Government of Maharashtra for the development of 100 reservoirs under Mission Amrit Sarovar…

Dec. 5, 2022: World Soil Day was celebrated in various operational areas of BAIF. In Maharashtra, the occasion was celebrated at Dudhmala village under the Tribal Utthan Project being implemented…

Nov. 30, 2022: The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India notified and released BAIF-evolved fodder crop variety – Pearl millet (BAIF Bajra-7) as suitable for cultivation….

Nov. 26, 2022: Shri. Gopal Rana, the Artificial Insemination Technician (AIT) under the BAIF Livelihoods Odisha Livestock Development Programme in the aspirational district of Balangir in Odisha, received the…

Nov. 24, 2022: Shri. Gopal Rana, an Artificial Insemination Technician (AIT) under the BAIF Livelihoods Odisha Livestock Development Programme in the aspirational district of Balangir in Odisha…

Nov. 15, 2022: Jal Sahara Project, implemented by BAIF Development Research Foundation and supported by Schaeffler India Limited, was recognised for its excellent outcomes and success…